Man stabbed to death and three battling for their lives after fight in Essex
A MAN has died and three others are in hospital with “life-threatening” injuries after a fight broke out in Essex.
One man has died following a stabbing in Essex
Police were called to Blackshots lane, Grays, amid reports of fighting at 12:35am.
The victim, in his 20s, was pronounced dead at after being found stabbed in the chest, police said.
Shortly afterwards, police received reports at 1:05am that two men were in Basildon hosptial with "life-threatening" injuries.
The man was found stabbed in Blackshots lane, Grays, just after midnight
Officers said the incident is believed to be linked to a nearby incident in Chaffing Hundred.
A 17-year-old was knocked unconscious on Flemming lane around 1:55am.
His injury is not believed to be life threatening, Essex police said.
A murder investigation has been launched.